Senior Network Engineer

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

Are you passionate about cutting‑edge networking technologies and ready to work with some of the most advanced Cisco Data Center and Enterprise solutions in the industry? We’re looking for an experienced, customer‑focused consultant to join our team and help drive transformational outcomes for our clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality Operations and Optimization services for Cisco Advanced Services customers across Data Center and Enterprise Networking portfolios.
• Work hands‑on with the latest SDN technologies, including Cisco SDA and Cisco ACI, backed by a strong foundation in Routing & Switching (MPLS).
• Bring deep expertise in routing and switching across Service Provider and Enterprise environments.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with customer leadership, guiding them on infrastructure strategy and emerging technology trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex, cross‑functional issues spanning network, compute, storage, virtualization, middleware, security, applications, and content delivery.
• Apply strong analytical thinking to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and deliver migration strategies with a clear understanding of application dependencies and networked architectures.
• Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies, operational structures, and defined roles and responsibilities.
• Support Project Managers in resolving project challenges and tracking deliverables, resources, financials, and materials.
• Drive smooth engagement closure and guide customers through service lifecycle transitions (Sampler → Assessment → Optimization).
• Mentor and support other consultants and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and customer success.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• CCIE-level expertise (certified or equivalent experience).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco Nexus 5K/7K, including FabricPath, OTV, VDC, VPC, and ACI.
• Deep knowledge of Enterprise Routing & Switching, including MPLS, SDA, and SD‑WAN.
• Proven experience with MPLS in Enterprise environments.
• Exceptional customer‑facing and communication skills, including negotiation, conflict management, and technical presentations.
• Strong understanding of the industry landscape, including competitors and partner ecosystems.
• Solid grasp of the end‑to‑end IT lifecycle: architecture, design, engineering, implementation, and operations.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Professional Services or high‑level technical support roles.